Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Type:  Intern
Pay Rate:  $18.00

Deadline to Apply:  02/19/2025

Clermont County Public Health is an excellent place for energetic self-starters and offers generous fringe and benefits. We strive to protect the public’s health by preventing the spread of disease and working with the community to educate and promote good health practices. Public health is a stable work environment, relatively unaffected by economic fluctuations. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Duties:       

Assist the CCPH Communications Coordinator in developing marketing and promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, and postcards. Write and edit content for the website. Work with the Communication Coordinator to create engaging content, including photos and videos across all social media channels, and adhere to branding standards. Ability to write educational material for the public. Attend community events to promote the agency.

Opportunities for knowledge and skill growth in:

•      Communication

•      Media Relations

•      Social media monitoring

•      Graphic design

•      Website content management (Word Press)

•      Video editing 

•      Writing 

•      Public Health Education

•      Photography

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must be working on or have a degree in communications, graphic design, public health, health education, or a related field. Must be a self-starter and independent worker. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn preferred. Must have regular attendance. Must have and maintain a driver's license to attend off-site events. If applicable, staff will assist in working with the student to meet the education requirements needed by an intern.

Hours – Up to 32 hours per week (Monday – Friday). May be asked to work an occasional weekend or evening. 

Fringe 

Clermont County Public Health offers a generous fringe package to all interns:

• Attractive Schedule- We follow an attractive work schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (actual workdays will be negotiated during hiring). Some evenings and weekend events may be required.
• Remote Work Option- Intermittent remote work may be an option for this position, depending on circumstances.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – All employees contribute 10% of their salary to PERS, and the agency contributes 14%. The estimated value based on the above salary is $3,145 annually. Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards PERS.
• Deferred Compensation Plans– Employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.  

Contact Information:

All applicants must submit their application online at www.ccphohio.org/careersand follow the application instructions. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted; they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position, please email Keith Robinson at ktrobinson@clermontcountyohio.gov.  

Additional Information:

Clermont County Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. All employees must abide by a tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana (medical and recreational)- free lifestyle at all times. Applicants are tested initially and are subject to testing according to agency policies. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of their resumes and cover letters. Upon a conditional job offer, successful applicants must complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and driving record check.